Respected

Pronunciation: /rɪˈspɛktɪd/

Respected (adjective)

  1. considered good and important by many people
  2. seen as valuable or worthy by others

Examples

  • The teacher was respected for her dedication.
  • He is respected for his honesty and integrity.

Common collocations: highly respected, respected leader, respected figure, respected authority, universally respected

Synonyms of Respected

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Respected

  • — when someone is treated with contempt
  • — when someone is not given attention or regard